Do I need medical clearance for robotic surgery?

In many cases, yes—some form of medical clearance is needed before robotic surgery, but what that means depends on your health history and the anticipated complexity of your case. For patients who are generally healthy, clearance may be as simple as standard pre-op labs, an anesthesia evaluation, and confirmation that chronic conditions (like asthma, hypertension, or diabetes) are stable. If you have significant medical conditions, take certain medications (especially blood thinners), or have a history of anesthesia complications, we may request targeted clearance from your treating clinician(s) so we can plan safely.

Because our approach relies on meticulous robotic excision and can involve longer operative time or multi-organ disease, we plan pre-op steps very intentionally. After we review your records and surgical goals, our team will tell you exactly what testing or clearance is required for your situation and help coordinate what’s needed before travel and scheduling. If you’re unsure what applies to you, reach out—once we’ve reviewed your records, we can give you a clear, personalized checklist and timeline.